Parental consultation takes place when parents/guardians need advice or guidance on how to deal with a specific issue that concerns them, in regards to their children. Parents usually need advice on how to handle specific situations such as:

• Death of a relative
• A child’s emotional and psychological well-being
• Dealing with anger or aggressive behavior
• Behavioral difficulties
• Setting boundaries
• Learning difficulties
• Completion of homework
• The birth of a sibling
• Divorce of the parents
• Information on a diagnosis or developmental disorder